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By Ken Datzman
Please see Florida Preparatory Academy, page 19
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Florida Prep is set to transition to the type of class scheduling used in colleges and universities. The typical class period of
45 minutes will be lengthened to 90 minutes, with breaks in between for high school students. Known as ‘block scheduling,’
it will give teachers the opportunity to turn their classrooms into active learning environments. James ‘Jamie’ Dwight is
president of Florida Prep. The students are, from left: Jessie Rebeix, Mason Lively, and Ian McPherson. Florida Prep’s four–
week summer program for middle–school students begins July 11.
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The relationship between time and learning has been well
researched in education. Over the past decades, educators have
looked at ways in which to use time more productively and
maximize student achievement as it pertains to academic class
scheduling for high school students.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the
typical school day is comprised of six periods with about 5.6 hours
of classroom instruction. But only a portion of this time is
actually available for direct instruction. Time is lost in passing
between classes, structuring classroom activities, and other
things that subtract from the academic learning experience.
To counter lost learning opportunities in the classroom, one
option that is being embraced by a growing number of secondary
schools is the concept of “block scheduling,” which has long been
used at U.S. colleges and universities.
In a nutshell, block scheduling organizes the academic day
into fewer, but longer, class periods to allow flexibility for
instructional activities. In contrast with the traditional daily
six–, seven– or eight–period schedule, a block schedule consists of
three or four longer periods of daily instruction.
The typical class period of 45 minutes is lengthened to
90 minutes, giving teachers the opportunity to turn their
classrooms into active learning environments.
“The longer classes create all types of learning opportunities
for students,” said James “Jamie” Dwight, the longtime president
of Florida Prep in Melbourne, whose 54–year–old institution is
adopting this scheduling model. “This will be another significant
stride forward in developing Florida Prep as a world–class
college–preparatory institution. We are very excited about our
newest initiative.”
Florida Prep, which is short for Florida Preparatory Academy,
will rollout its new “college–style master schedule” this fall for
high school students. They will be taking their classes on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, or on Tuesday and Thursday.
“This type of scheduling will allow our teachers to do more
project–based learning, go into the subjects in greater depth, and
really have greater student participation in the learning process,”
said Dwight, adding that it will also allow Florida Prep to offer a
broader selection of courses.
“The class periods will be longer in duration and there will be
breaks in between. The class periods will be similar to what the
students will be experiencing in college. There will be more
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Attorney Claudia Jones tapped as managing shareholder
of Dean Mead’s Viera office; oversees firm’s operations
VIERA — Dean Mead recently announced that Claudia Haines Jones has been named
as the new managing shareholder of the Viera office and elected to serve on the firm’s
board of directors. She took the reins on March 16.
In her role, Jones oversees the day–to–day operations and long–term planning for the
Viera office. She joined Dean Mead in 2009 and has been instrumental in growing the
firm’s business–law practice in Brevard County.
“Claudia has a proven track record of leadership and exceptional client service in
Brevard County,” said Marc Chapman, president of Dean Mead, which has a footprint of
six offices throughout Florida. “Claudia’s management skills combined with her energy
and experience are admired by her peers and clients alike.”
Jones is a seasoned corporate lawyer with more than 21 years experience representing
businesses in their operations, growth and development. She counsels owners and
executives on their legal duties and relationships, including governance issues, shareholder agreements and buy–sell agreements.
She negotiates significant commercial transactions across a broad spectrum that
includes financing, acquisitions, mergers, investments, divestitures, key commercial
contracts, loan workouts and employment agreements. In addition, she represents the
medical staffs at Holmes Regional Medical Center and Palm Bay Hospital, and she
advises doctors and medical–group managers on a range of legal issues unique to health–
care providers.
“I’m honored to serve Dean Mead’s professionals and clients,” Jones said. “My primary
goal is growing our business by expanding our service areas and continuing to exceed our
clients’ expectations. Alongside of our business–development initiatives, we remain
committed to our numerous philanthropic activities and collaborative partnerships with
our community’s local organizations.”
Throughout her career, Jones has been active in various professional and civic
organizations. Currently, she is the chairwoman of the Finance and Governance Council
of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast and serves on its
Executive Committee. Also, she is a member of The Florida Bar Business Law and Health
Law Sections. In 2012, she was recognized as the “Outstanding Business Leader of the
Year” by the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business at the Florida Institute of Technology.
Jones earned her law degree with honors from the University of Miami in 1995. For
more information on the firm, visit www.DeanMead.com.
Hospice of St. Francis Community Foundation
to host its grand opening May 26 in Melbourne
Hospice of St. Francis, the longest–serving organization of its kind in Brevard County,
will host a grand opening for its newly formed Community Foundation from 5 to 7 p.m. on
Thursday, May 26, at Hospice of St. Francis’ Melbourne office, 4875 N. Wickham Road,
Suite 108.
The public is invited to attend the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet
Trinette Nation, the new director of the Hospice of St. Francis Community Foundation.
The Foundation was formed to help support the community–outreach programs offered
to all Brevard County residents free of charge, regardless of whether their hospice services
have been utilized.
The outreach programs the Foundation will support include: Adult Bereavement
Program; North Star — Child Grief Program; Caregiver Education and Resource Program; We Honor Veterans Program; Pet Pledge Program; and St. Francis’ Pathways to
Healthcare–Palliative Care Program.
“We are excited to have our Community Foundation up and running,” said Chris
McAlpine, chairman of the Hospice of St. Francis Community Foundation. “With all of the
changes being made to health–care reimbursement, we did not want our community–
outreach programs to suffer. For 39 years, we have been devoted to this community, and
we intend to keep growing those programs to help all Brevard County residents.”
Donations can be made at www.HOSFCF.org, and are also accepted by mail. Donors
can specify which program they want funding to assist by designating it on their checks.
Donations should be made payable to: The Hospice of St. Francis Community Foundation,
1250–B Grumman Place, Titusville, Fla., 32780.
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By Yolanda Hood
UCF Forum columnist
I have a coloring book and pretty pencils to color with.
I know many of you do, as well. But the difference
between you and me may be this: I have had an addiction to all things colorful, crafty, stationery, and office
supply for my entire life.
My office–supply addiction is so insane that people
tease me about it. But, I believe that their teasing is
simply a poorly disguised way of masking the fact that
they covet my awesome pens, pencils, file folders and
cat–shaped paperclips.
I believe there is a reason that I’m this way.
I grew up in a large, full and loving extended family.
None of us had very much money, definitely not money
for the whimsical–like felt–covered pencils in a rainbow
of colors with a beautiful pointed eraser on top. There
you go. That was the fifth–grade fad.
All of the kids whose parents could afford to, bought
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their kids every color you can imagine–Carolina Blue,
Sunshine Yellow, Eggplant Purple. They were slightly
larger than your typical No. 2 pencil, and the felt was not
only pretty but amazingly soft on the fingers. My mom
took me to the local stationery store to purchase a few.
I was so psyched.
But when we arrived we discovered that the pencils
were $2.99 each. My mother let me have one. Just one.
That was all we could afford. I got Fire Engine Red.
I was grateful, of course, but brokenhearted too. I had
dreamed about all the wonderful colors that I would
bring to school to do my school work.
I know I’m not alone in this addiction. Office supply
is an industry with $15.8 billion in revenue and $300.4
million in profit. Thirty–eight percent of office–supply
sales is to households for general and educational
purposes.
How about planners and notebooks? Some think that
the need for paper planners is shrinking as many favor
digital time–management tools. But online sales of
paper planners increased 49 percent and store sales of
paper planners increased 7 percent in 2015.
The accessories for those planners? Those increased
64 percent since 2014.
No, I didn’t single–handedly cause the increase in
sales. I had help.
There are a lot of people who find comfort and peace
in planning on paper and using amazing office supplies
to plan with, as is evidenced by the thousands of
Facebook groups, YouTube channels, blogs, and people
to follow on Instagram. Whole communities have been
created to discuss planning: how to do it, when to do it,
what to use.
There is a sense of community and nostalgia for those
days when pen and paper were our only option.
Paper planning gives the brain an opportunity to rest
from the pace of our digital world. With paper you can
dump your thoughts, reflect, rethink, redo. Recent
studies have suggested that people learn better in a
classroom setting and are more productive in a work
setting when using paper.
Journaling, scrapbooking, paper planning, coloring, or
some other form of crafting and paper arts are easy ways
of being creative, reflective and meditative. Besides that,
they’re fun. A good pen and a brightly colored file folder
will get you through that boring meeting that you have
to sit through.
I’m an adult now. I have my own money and,
unfortunately, my own bills. But I make sure that I revel
in the pleasure of office supplies, paper and planners
without guilt.
I allow the little fifth–grade girl in me to have as
many cool pens and pencils as she wants, especially felt
covered ones in rainbow colors.
Yolanda Hood is the head of the UCF
Curriculum Materials Center. She can be
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United Way tax program has big impact on Brevard residents
United Way of Brevard volunteers prepared 3,144 tax
returns for low–to–moderate income workers saving
them the cost of tax preparation and helping them claim
all the tax credits for which they are eligible.
These efforts have an estimated community–wide
impact of $3.5 million.
Tax refunds help working Americans put money in
their pockets for everyday items and save for the future.
According to a study from United Way Worldwide, about
23 percent of those asked say they spend their refunds
for food, while 22 percent spend the money on housing
costs; 31 percent use their refunds for utilities. One
quarter of those who receive refunds put the money into
savings or invest the funds for the future.
Each year, many low–income Brevard County
residents make mistakes when it comes to taxes. First,
they fail to claim their federal Earned Income Tax
Credit. Additionally, they pay tax preparation fees or
worse yet, fall victim to expensive Refund Anticipation
Loans.
United Way’s VITA Tax Prep Sites offer residents
whose income is under $59,000, the option to e–file for
free and quickly get 100 percent of their refund —
usually in just 10 days or less.
Sixty–two volunteers spent more than 7,000 hours
preparing taxes which collectively saved Brevard low–
income residents $786,250 in fees for tax–preparation
services. Sites were located at CareerSource Brevard and
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The Salvation Army, as well as a special location at
Patrick Air Force Base for retired and active duty
military and civilian employees.
To provide this service to the community, all volunteers with VITA must be certified by the Internal
Revenue Service each year. Anyone wishing to join the
team of volunteers is encouraged to call; training is free
and schedules are flexible.
“We recognize that affordable tax–preparation
services are out of reach for many in our community,”
said Rob Rains, president of United Way of Brevard. “In
addition to the savings derived from using this service,
taxpayers can reduce the amount of income tax they pay
by claiming valuable credits. We know that tax refunds
help many in our community achieve greater financial
stability, and we want to help them keep more of what
they earn.”
United Way of Brevard funds large–scale collaborations, individual agencies and specific programs focused
on the building blocks of a good life — “education, income
and health” along with a safety net of health and human
services.
United Way also oversees and effectively deploys
resources through VITA Tax Preparation Assistance,
Financial Education, Healthy Families, Gifts–in–Kind
and the Benefits Connection programs. “Through United
Way, the contributions of thousands of individual donors
become a force for change in the community.”
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 05-2004-DR-019706
TIMOTHY MICHAUD,
Petitioner,
and
AIMEE LYNN CASEY,
f/k/a AIMEE MICHAUD,
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Respondent.
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A P P E A R A N C E S
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS
DATE TAKEN:
December 21, 2015
TIME:
9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
PLACE TAKEN:
BEFORE:
Brevard County Courthouse
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, Florida 32940
Honorable Morgan Laur Reinman
For the Petitioner:
EISENMENGER, BERRY, BLAU & PETERS
BY: MARK S. PETERS, ESQUIRE
5450 Village Drive
Rockledge, Florida 32955
(321) 504-0321
[email protected]
For the Respondent:
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This cause came on to be heard at the time and
place aforesaid, when and where the following
proceedings were reported by:
LAW OFFICES OF JENNIFER A. JACOBS
BY: JENNIFER A. JACOBS, ESQUIRE
1555 North Maitland Avenue
Maitland, Florida 32751
(321) 972-9904
[email protected]
Stephanie McGraw, RPR
ANGELL REPORTING SERVICE, INC.
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Melbourne, Florida 32940
(321) 259-8500
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REDIRECT EXAMINATION BY MS. JACOBS
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The Florida Bar’s Media Law Conference scheduled June 17 at its annual convention in Orlando
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Bar’s Media Law
Conference has been on hiatus since 2013, but with a
theme of universal appeal and the diversity of interesting panelists, it’s back.
“The Privacy Machine v. the Press: Surveillance,
Drones, Body Cams and Hulkamania” will be held
in conjunction with The Florida Bar’s 2016 Annual
Convention, on Friday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to
1:45 p.m. at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.
“I cannot think of a better relaunch of the Media
Law Conference than what we have planned,” said
Dwayne Robinson, conference co–chairman. “We have
an impressive group of state and national speakers
whose insight will reflect the differing viewpoints about
the privacy issues confronting the media. Not only will
the discussion be educational, it will be entertaining as
well.”
Speakers include civil rights attorney Benjamin
Crump, president of the National Bar Association;
attorneys on both sides of the Hulk Hogan v. Gawker
trial: Rachel Fugate, Ken Turkel and Shane Vogt;
Chuck Tobin, a partner at Holland & Knight in D.C.,
who has a drone practice; Yolanda Fernandez, spokesperson for the St. Petersburg Police Department and a
member of the American Bar Association’s Task Force
on Law Enforcement Body Cameras; media–law
attorney Dori Ann Hanswirth, a partner at Hogan
Lovells in New York; and journalists Tim Nickens,
editor of editorials at the “Tampa Bay Times,” and John
Cutter, managing editor of the “Orlando Sentinel Media
Group.”
The Media Law Conference has been a signature
program of the Media & Communications Law Committee of The Florida Bar since 1974. “It has provided a
forum for the exchange of views and information on
issues shared by the legal profession and news media,”
said Nadia Ahmad, committee chairman. “Each year
the format and topics are tailored to trending issues.
For lawyers and journalists, access and privacy are
always relevant.”
Here’s the complete schedule for Friday, June 17:
9:15–10:15 a.m. Panel 1– hot topics and new
developments in public access and privacy law in
Florida
l Mary Helen Farris, general counsel, Hillsborough
County Attorney’s Office, focuses on open government
law
l Pat Gleason, Special Counsel for Open Government, Office of the Attorney General, Florida
l Richard Harrison, partner, Richard A. Harrison,
P.A., represents parties seeking to protect privacy
rights
l Tim Nickens, editor of editorials, “Tampa Bay
Times”
l Alison Steele, partner, Rahdert, Steele, Reynolds &
Driscoll PL, represents the “Tampa Bay Times”
10:30–11:45 a.m. Panel 2– privacy, private business
and the media in the age of drones, body cams and
hidden cameras
l Kathi Belich, reporter, WFTV–9 ABC, Orlando
l Benjamin Crump, president, National Bar Association
l John Cutter, managing editor, “Orlando Sentinel
Media Group”
l Yolanda Fernandez, spokesperson St. Petersburg
Police Department; American Bar Association Task
Force on Law Enforcement Body Cameras
l Andrew Hoffman, associate, Norton Rose
Fulbright, NYC
l Adam Tebrugge, American Civil Liberties Union of
Florida staff attorney
l Charles D. Tobin, partner, Holland & Knight, D.C.,
chairs firm’s National Media Practice Team; has drone
practice
12:30–1:45 p.m. Panel 3– a look at the recent Hulk
Hogan v. Gawker trial, the biggest media case of the
year
l Rachel Fugate, partner, Thomas & LoCicero PL,
lawyer for Gawker
l Dori Ann Hanswirth, partner, Hogan Lovells LLP,
media/entertainment litigation
l William Henslee, law professor, Florida A & M
University College of Law
l Jon Mills, director, Center for Governmental
Responsibility, University of Florida Levin College of
Law
l Kenneth Turkel, partner, Bajo Cuva Cohen Turkel
PA, lawyer for Hulk Hogan
l Shane Vogt, partner, Bajo Cuva Cohen Turkel PA,
lawyer for Hulk Hogan
Media Law Conference attendance is complimentary. RSVP to Karen Kirksey at
[email protected] or cal; (850) 561–5766. For
continuing legal education credit, register for The
Florida Bar’s annual convention.
The Media Law Conference will be followed by the
committee’s long–running continuing legal education
seminar, First Amendment and the U.S. Supreme
Court, from 2 to 4 p.m. Find out how “Justice Antonin
Scalia’s surprising death and the impending appointment of his successor could impact First Amendment
jurisprudence for generations to come.”
Moderated by Tom Julin of Hunton & Williams LLP,
the “veteran” panelists are U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit Judge Adalberto Jordan; U.S. District
Judge Donald Middlebrooks; Third District Court of
Appeal Retired Chief Judge Alan Schwartz; University
of Miami Law Professor Lili Levi; University of Florida
Professor Lyrissa Lidsky; Florida International
University Law Professor Howard Wasserman; Carlton
Fields Jorden Burt Partner Richard Ovelmen; and
Hunton & Williams LLP partner Jamie Isani. Annual
Convention registration is required.
Media Law Conference co–sponsors include Hogan
Lovells LLP; Marks Gray, PA; Thomas & LoCicero PL;
and The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information,
University of Florida.
Contact Mamie Joeveer at 305–459–6628 or
[email protected] for information
about sponsorship opportunities.
For details on annual convention registration and to
make hotel reservations, go to www.FloridaBar.org/
AnnualConvention.
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CareerSource Brevard to relocate Titusville Center to better meet the evolving needs of the community
CareerSource Brevard (CSB), the area authority on
work–force development, will be moving its Titusville
career center on July 6 to COlaunch located at 2323
S. Washington Ave. in Titusville. The center hours will be
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, by appointment only.
The move embraces CSB’s mission to support North
Brevard’s career seekers as their work–force needs evolve
and change. CSB’s professionals will continue to provide
individualized one–on–one work–force services based on
each customer’s needs.
Lisa Rice, president of CareerSource Brevard said,
“CSB will be piloting its virtual Career Case Management
service at the new location to better serve our customers
and meet their technology–based work–force service needs.
We are looking forward to the feedback we receive from
our North County career seekers as they use the service
and help CSB refine the technology.”
The co–work space at COlaunch, a project of the
Greater Titusville Renaissance and the North Brevard
Economic Development Zone, provides CSB with an
innovative way to partner and collaborate with other like–
minded service providers, such as the Small Business
Administration, the Florida Small Business Development
Center, and weVenture. Rice said collaboration in this way
“enriches” CSB’s work–force delivery system and better
serves aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses in the
north part of the county.
“We are excited to have CareerSource Brevard join us
at COlaunch. The business services CSB provides,
combined with the business development programs at
COlaunch, creates a one–stop location for entrepreneurs,”
said Cathy Musselman, executive director of Greater
Titusville Renaissance and program director for COlaunch.
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on–the–job training program and more.
World War II veteran John Gaynor to talk about invasion
World War II veteran John Gaynor will make a presentation at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, at the Palm Bay
Public Library, 1520 Port Mababar Blvd., NE. A retired colonel, Gaynor will talk about parachuting into Normandy with
the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. He’ll also discuss his 2014 return to Normandy during the 70th anniversary of the
D–Day invasion. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend this free program. For more information on
this event, call the library at 952–4519.
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Keiser University to host ‘Sizzle into the Summer’ June 4, a community open house
focusing on healthy living, nutrition; Melbourne campus adds degree programs
By Ken Datzman
Around the state, Keiser University is known for its
fun–filled, family–friendly community open houses,
which typically draw hundreds of people to its campuses in various markets, from Jacksonville to
Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale and locations on the
West Coast, too.
In late October of each year, the school hosts its
“Scare Fair” open house, perhaps its best–known
community event and one that always has a few crazy,
creative twists with some interesting Halloween
characters.
Keiser University is currently gearing up for its
“Sizzle into Summer” open house, to be held from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at the
Melbourne campus at 900 S. Babcock Street.
“All Keiser University campuses will be hosting their
open houses on the same day,” said Ashley Heinrichs,
director of admissions at Keiser University in
Melbourne, an institution that has been an integral
part of the community for decades.
“Our open house will focus on healthy living for the
summer. We want the community to come in and learn
some tips on healthy eating and much more. We will be
showcasing Dietetics and Nutrition, which is a program
we are working to bring to the Melbourne campus.”
Heinrichs was named to her present position one
year ago, rising from associate director of admissions, a
position she had held since 2010. Heinrichs started at
the Melbourne campus as an admissions counselor.
“Ashley has done an awesome job,” said Karen Runk,
dean of academic affairs for the local campus, which has
an enrollment of roughly 1,000 students, and growing.
“We have many career–focused programs available
at this campus and we’re continuing to expand our
horizon with new ones, especially in the bachelor’s
degree fields,” said Heinrichs.
Keiser University is set to launch a bachelor’s degree
program in psychology. “We have been enrolling
students for the B.A. in Psychology program online,”
said Runk. “Now, it will be fully available in our
classrooms at the Melbourne campus, starting this
July. That’s our newest degree program.”
Runk also said her school is “very close to seeing the
Dietetics and Nutrition program become a reality in
Melbourne. The school just had its visit from the
accrediting body. We’re waiting for them to give us a
‘thumps–up.’ We’re excited.”
Keiser University’s bachelor’s degree in Dietetics
and Nutrition is offered at select campuses. The
program combines clinical evaluation and food–service
management into a profession long valued by individuals and the community–at–large. The program concentrates on proper nutrition and the prevention of chronic
diseases.
Following graduation, students are eligible to take
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Keiser University’s ‘Sizzle into the Summer’ open house will showcase a number of the school’s degree programs, including Biomedical
Sciences. Ashley Heinrichs is director of admissions at the Melbourne campus and Dr. Kevin McGarry is program director for Biomedical
Sciences. This community event will feature activities for all ages. There will be refreshments, health screenings, music, games, and prizes.
the Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist examination. Upon successful completion of this
examination, the RD/RDN is eligible for licensure in
Florida or any other state that licenses these professionals.
Keiser University’s successful business model
revolves around career–focused education in fields
where job demand is growing. Employment of dietitians
and nutritionists is projected to grow 16 percent now
through 2024, much faster than the average for all
occupations, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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In recent years, interest in the role of food and
nutrition in promoting health and wellness has
increased, particularly as a part of the preventive
health–care setting.
“Attendees of the ‘Sizzle into Summer’ open house
will have the opportunity to see what a healthy plate of
food looks like and the nutritional value it provides,”
said Heinrichs.
A number of programs will be highlighted at the
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Harmony Farms settles in at its new site, expanded capabilities; in need of fill dirt; to
host ‘Buckaroo Ball’ at Space Coast Convention Center — sponsor opportunities
By Ken Datzman
COCOA — For more than two decades, Harmony
Farms Inc. has offered therapeutic horseback–riding
opportunities to people of all ages with various
disabilities — physical, mental, emotional, or behavioral. A nonprofit entity, the Harmony Farms program is unique to the area and has impacted the lives
of many people, including military veterans, over the
years.
The horse–riding students come from Brevard
County schools, adult facilities, and various programs
in the region. The riding sessions incorporate equitation with games, exercise, and fun.
To better meet the growing needs in the field of
equine–assisted therapy in this area and take on
more riders, Harmony Farms relocated to a larger
complex situated on 14 acres at 2205 Pluckebaum
Road.
Recently, Harmony Farms added eight riders and
“more are being evaluated. We are now riding into the
middle of June, providing more opportunities to
people. Before, we stopped in the middle of May. We
have 60 riders altogether in four half–day sessions a
week. We are about to exhaust our waiting list for
riders for the first time in 24 years. And that’s a nice
feeling,” said Pam Rogan, the executive director of
Harmony Farms, an equine–assisted therapy and
activities center that is expanding into new areas. She
said the riders are of all ages, some up into their 80s.
For years, the organization operated in Viera,
where it had a free lease, thanks to The Duda Co.
“They spoiled us bigtime,” she said.
“We were there 16 years on a free lease. They even
removed our manure. We now pay $300 a month for
that service. And they mowed our grass. They took
care of everything. It’s been a great relationship. The
Duda Co. and the Duda Ranch have helped us in so
many ways over the years.”
Rogan said Harmony Farms hopes to build a
compost facility on its site to save money on its
manure removal.
A lot of businesses have helped her organization
make the transition to its new location, where it has
operated for one full year.
“We’ve been very fortunate, in that a number of
companies have sent their employees to help us in
different ways. Northrop Grumman, Publix and
Lowe’s, among others, have helped us greatly.
Northrop Grumman had 60 people here working on
the property. And a lot of Publix employees are ‘horse
people.’ I think I know half of them. The community
has reached out to Harmony Farms. We’re very
appreciative of everyone’s support.”
Years ago, The Duda Co. donated 5.5 undeveloped
acres to Harmony Farms, with the free use of
15 adjacent acres for pasture. The land was opposite
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Pam Rogan is the executive director of nonprofit Harmony Farms Inc. in Cocoa, a therapeutic riding facility that serves people of all ages with
various disabilities. Its new 14–acre site on Pluckebaum Road provides the organization with new capabilities to grow and help more people
through therapeutic riding. All Harmony Farms horses have been donated by owners, including Spud, shown here with Rogan.
Summer Lakes in Viera. Harmony Farms was
considering making that its permanent home, but the
site–plan work and other costs were too much for the
organization to absorb, said Rogan.
“We are now learning to be a little more independent, which is a good thing, because free–of–charge
opportunities do not last forever. In order to make
sure our program is viable, we have to make sure we
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can handle all of the expenses of the operation —
recurring expenses and everything else.”
Rogan said Harmony Farms invested in some
upgrades at its new location. “The pastures need
maintenance. We’ll have to bring in a lot of fill dirt.
We are in need of fill. If anyone in the community can
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The Haven for Children’s ‘Havana Nights’ Father’s Day fund–raiser celebration scheduled for June 4
INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH — The Haven Guild, the
all–volunteer organization that supports The Haven for
Children, will be hosting its “Havana Night’s” Father’s Day
celebration at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at the Pelican
Beach Clubhouse.
Guests will enjoy a fun evening, complete with Cuban
music, authentic Cuban food, including empanadas, ropa
vieja, beans, rice, guava and quesito pastries, as well as a
Cuban coffee bar and Cuban cigars.
The program will feature a completely remolded 1955
Chevy Bel Air, and attendees can play Cuban style
dominos on the patio overlooking the ocean. They will also
have the opportunity to learn more about The Haven for
Children, as well as meet The Haven Executive Director
Kim Straehla.
“We are excited about this opportunity to introduce
more men to the mission of the Haven,” says Vimarie
Monopoli, the newly appointed development director for
The Haven.
“Fathers play such an important role in the lives of
their children. This is an opportunity to thank the special
dad in your life and support children who were not so
lucky.”
The Haven for children provides therapeutic residential
care to children who have been removed from their homes
because of abuse, neglect or abandonment. Events such as
this help raise funds to cover the therapeutic services,
extracurricular experiences and essentials above and
beyond what the state provides for the 31 foster children
who call The Haven home, said Monopoli.
Individual tickets are $50; couples $75. Event sponsorships are $100 and include two tickets, name/logo on event
program and social–media promotion. Tickets can be
purchased at www.TheHavenForChildren.com or contact
[email protected] for more information.
Memorial Day Car Show seeks sponsors; supports organization that honors veterans
Classic Reflections Car Club will be hosting its second annual Memorial Day Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Saturday, May 28, at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Indialantic. All proceeds from the show will support Space Coast
Honor Flight, a nationwide organization that honors and recognizes military veterans.
The Memorial Day Car Show is seeking sponsors. The levels range from $50 to $10,000. There are Corporate,
Individual and Family sponsorships available. For more information on becoming an event sponsor, visit
www.ClassicReflectionsCarClub.com, or call Bill Antonetz at 725–3648 or Rich DeBlasio at 795–7363.
Space Coast Honor Flight has taken 850 local World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans on a “one–day
trip of a lifetime” to Washington, D.C. The veterans and their guardian escorts toured the World War II, Korean War,
Vietnam War, Women in Military Service for America, and Iwo Jima Memorial sites.
Space Coast Honor Flight is supported solely by donations and fund–raising. More than “98 percent of each dollar
raised goes to the mission” of helping veterans.
Delta Group Electronics announces recipients of its scholarship program
ROCKLEDGE — Delta Group Electronics, Inc. (DGEI) has announced the winners of its 2016 employee dependent
scholarship program. The winners from the Rockledge plant are Shelli Goldstein, daughter of DGEI employee Michelle
Goldstein, who will attend Florida Institute of Technology, and Jaclyn Kelleher, daughter of DGEI employee John
Kelleher, who will attend Eastern Florida State College.
DGEI awards a limited number of individual $1,000 scholarships each year to graduating high–school seniors who are
dependent children (natural, step or adopted) of any active Delta Group employee. Applicants need to be enrolled or have
applied as a candidate for a degree from an accredited educational institution.
Each applicant submitted a scholarship application, a 300–word essay on why they wish to go to college, two letters of
recommendation and a current school transcript. If you would like more information about this program, contact Michelle
Goldstein at 631–0799 or send an e–mail message to her at [email protected].
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Brevard Achievement Center to spotlight newest program with its ‘Dinner in the Dark’ event at King Center
ROCKLEDGE — Brevard Achievement Center, a
nonprofit that provides innovative services and opportunities to assist people with disabilities achieve personal
success, will be hosting its second annual “Dinner in the
Dark” event at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at in the
Maxwell C. King Center’s Studio Theatre in Melbourne.
The program is being presented by Southern Janitor,
and Fred and Jeanette Pitten.
Those who attend “Dinner in the Dark” will “get a
dining experience like never before.” It’s because guests
will be asked to wear blindfolds to remove any sense of
sight before being served dinner prepared by Green Turtle
Market. With their other senses heightened, guests will
get a taste of what it’s like to have a visual impairment.
“We initiated this event in Brevard County last year
and it was a tremendous success,” said BAC President and
Chief Executive Officer Amar Patel. “It not only makes for
a really entertaining evening, but the event’s core concept
also taps into our mission.”
In addition to enjoying a different type of dining
experience, guests will be entertained by James Williams,
a 19–year–old self–taught pianist with autism and winner
of the 2016 Very Special Arts Florida Young Soloist award.
There also will be a silent auction featuring unique trips
and baskets, and art from Cogswell Street Studio, BAC’s
art program for adults with disabilities.
Proceeds from the event support BAC’s newest initiative, the Industry Readiness Training (IRT) program,
which gives individuals with disabilities an opportunity to
obtain and sustain employment at the highest level
achievable. The IRT offers participants structured in–
house skills training in highly marketable industries like
hospitality, food service and manufacturing. To ensure
that IRT participants are sufficiently prepared for the job
market, an Industry Advisory Council comprised of local
business leaders is a key element of the program.
Sponsorships for the fund–raiser ranging from $500 to
$10,000 are available with individual reservations priced
at $100 per person or $175 per couple. Visit
bacbrevard.com/bacevents for more information or contact
Roz Weiss, BAC’s director of marketing and development,
at 632–8610, extension 203, or [email protected].
Jess Parrish Medical Foundation awards grant to the Titusville YMCA Family Center
TITUSVILLE — The Titusville YMCA Family Center has been awarded a $12,500 grant from the Jess Parrish
Medical Foundation. The money will go toward the “YMCA Annual Support Campaign,” which provides YMCA programs
and services to families and children in North Brevard County who could not otherwise afford them.
In 2015, more than 100 children, seniors and families in the Titusville community received financial assistance
totaling roughly $317,000 to participate in programs that nurture life lessons in kids and foster health and well–being in
adults.
“We are proud to partner with Jess Parrish Medical Foundation,” said Billy Specht, the Titusville YMCA executive
director. “With community partners like JPMF, the YMCA can focus on programs that fight chronic disease in adults and
build self–confidence in children. This grant will help keep kids off the street, keep families engaged in positive programs
and give North Brevard residents a safe place to stay active and connected with neighbors. This year’s increased funding
allows us to support new programs that build character, values and self–esteem in youth and teens.”
Jess Parrish Medical Foundation is dedicated to supporting and enhancing health–care outreach, patient care,
rehabilitation and wellness services that contribute to a better quality of life for citizens in North Brevard. The organization awards grants to community entities that align with the mission of Parrish Medical Center. For more information
about the Foundation, visit ParrishMedFoundation.com or call 269–4066.
Brevard Humane Society’s summer hours
The Brevard Humane Society’s Merritt Island Adoption Center has new summer hours, effective immediately. Their
new hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday. For more
information on their programs and services, call 636–3343 or visit BrevardHumaneSociety.com.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Max Kirchofer of Cocoa Beach is
set to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy on May 27
with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a
commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy.
Kirchofer attended Cocoa Beach Junior–Senior High
School. His father, Dr. David Kirchofer, and his wife Brigit
founded Suntree Chiropractic Clinic and the annual
“Suntree Dash” running race. Dr. Kirchofer currently
practices in Cocoa Beach.
Following the commencement and commissioning
ceremonies, Kirchofer will report to Pensacola for Navy
pilot training. At the academy, Kirchofer was a member of
the varsity offshore sailing team, racing in open–ocean
events that took him up the Atlantic seaboard and out of
the country. In addition, Kirchofer distinguished himself as
a walk–on athlete for men’s heavyweight crew team,
rowing both bow and stroke positions against the “most
prestigious” rowing teams in the country. He competed in
the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championships three years in a row.
The U.S. Naval Academy was founded in 1845. All
graduates receive a bachelor of science degree, even
English and history majors, and go on to serve at least
five years as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or
U.S. Marine Corps.
Each year the Brigade of Midshipmen admits roughly
1,200 men and women as freshmen, or “plebes.” The
selection process of receiving an appointment begins with
applying for a nomination from your local senator,
congressman or the vice president of the United States.
Kirchofer took a unique path to his appointment. After
a year of college, he enlisted in the Navy Nuclear Power
program and achieved the rank of E4, petty officer, third
class. Kirchofer was recognized for outstanding academic
performance and leadership while in Nuclear Power
School. He received his appointment to the Naval Academy
directly from The Secretary of the Navy.
Annually a select group of 40 to 100 enlisted sailors and
marines are given U.S. Naval Academy appointments in
this manner, based on criteria that includes high school
performance and outstanding military performance in the
active duty capacity.
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appointment of Jeff Geiger as its president. He has worked
for the Melbourne company for the last 31 years. Geiger is
a graduate of Coastal Mechanical’s four–year apprentice
program. He has been a journeyman, foreman, superintendent, project manager, branch manager and most recently
vice president of operations.
Additionally, over his career at Coastal Mechanical
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event, including Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology, a relatively new venture for the Melbourne
campus. “It has gotten off to a good start,” said Runk.
This community gathering will also feature activities
for all ages. Keiser University faculty, staff, and
students will be part of the program. Representatives
from various student associations will participate as
well. There will be refreshments, music, games, prizes,
and more. A range of health–care screenings will be
offered, including a cholesterol check.
To make a reservation for the open house, visit
www.KUopenhouse.com or call (888) 844–8404.
Another program to be showcased at the event
will be the bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences.
Dr. Kevin McGarry is the program director. The courses
include Molecular Biology, Molecular Immunology,
Genetics, Methods in Biotechnology, and Molecular Cell
Biology Laboratory.
At the open house, Dr. McGarry and his team will be
doing some demonstrations to highlight the damage the
sun’s ultraviolet rays cause on the human body.
Exposure to UV rays increases the risk of skin cancer.
About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and
86 percent of melanomas are attributed to UV radiation
exposure, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
“Through simulations we will show the effects of UV
rays and how genes are mutated,” said Dr. McGarry.
“We can actually analyze the DNA. The Biomedical
Sciences’ students do a lot of very interesting work in
the laboratories at Keiser University.”
The program prepares students for entry into health
sciences, analytical and research laboratories, and
professional schools such as medicine and dentistry.
“The Biomedical Sciences’ program is designed to
give the students everything they need to move forward
into the health–care arena,” said Runk. “It gives them a
solid background in the sciences. It lays the groundwork for a lot of career choices.”
She continued, “If a student is thinking about
becoming a physician, a dentist, or a veterinarian,
Biomedical Sciences provides them the platform to go
into those specialty areas. Currently, we are seeing a
lot of interest in Keiser University’s Physician Assistant program. This is a very hot field right now with
strong projected growth in the years ahead.”
Employment of physician assistants is expected to
grow 30 percent now through 2024, according to the
U.S. Department of Labor. Demand for health–care
services will increase because of the growing and aging
population. More people means more need for health–
care providers.
Physician assistants, who can perform many of the
same basic services as family practitioners, are expected to have a larger role in routine care because they
are more cost–effective than physicians.
Keiser University’s Physician Assistant program
enrolls students through the Fort Lauderdale campus.
The program is not offered locally. “The Keiser Univer-
sity campuses are feeders into the PA program through
Biomedical Sciences,” said Runk. “Students have to
complete their bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences
before going on to study for their graduate degree as a
PA.”
In a historic moment for the PA profession and for
the patients of Florida’s health–care system, Gov. Rick
Scott recently signed landmark PA legislation into law.
Florida now joins 48 other states and the District of
Columbia in allowing PAs to prescribe “controlled
medications.”
In addition to the passage of a prescribing bill,
legislation was also signed by Gov. Scott in March
allowing for the “PA scope–of–practice” to be determined at the “practice level,” according to the American
Academy of Physician Assistants. All PAs must practice
under physician supervision, however, state laws
dictate the extent of that relationship. The two bills —
House Bill 423 and House Bill 375 — are set to become
law on July 1, 2016.
As an institution, Keiser University offers more than
100 different associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and
doctoral degree programs in fields ranging from Health
Care to Culinary, Business, Technology, Legal Studies,
and Homeland Security. The Homeland Security
program was started about three years ago in
Melbourne. “The program has grown from two students
to 32 students. It’s a bachelor’s–level program. It’s a
very sophisticated program,” said Runk.
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Health First Breast Center opens,
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The new Health First Breast Center has opened on the
north end of Health First Medical Group’s Gateway
location in Melbourne. The facility offers state–of–the–art
screening and diagnostic mammography, tomosynthesis,
or 3D mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI,
breast biopsy and pre–surgical procedures.
Patients have access to highly trained and experienced
breast surgeons, said Dr. Jeffrey Stalnaker, the chief
executive officer of Health First Medical Group.
“With advances in breast imaging, we are able to
diagnose breast cancers at earlier stages,” he said. “The
new Health First Breast Center uses advanced technologies and treatments, ensuring our patients a comprehensive, timely and personalized approach to breast health.”
Specialists manage “every phase of care.” Patients
receive coordinated, multi–disciplinary care “in a compassionate and supportive environment.” In addition to an
experienced team of medical professionals, including
specialized breast–imaging radiologists, the Health First
Breast Center also provides a nurse navigator to help
patients and their families as an advocate, support system
and resource provider “guiding them compassionately
through the process.”
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luncheon at hotel raises $124,300
Brevard Rescue Mission, which provides transitional
housing and support services for homeless women with
children, hosted its seventh annual “Women Who Care
Share” benefit luncheon April 15 and raised $124,300.
“We reached maximum capacity at the Hilton
Melbourne Rialto with 450 women attendees and are
thrilled with the outpouring of support,” said Stacia
Glavas, the chief executive officer and founder of Brevard
Rescue Mission. “The funds generated at this annual event
are instrumental in allowing us to help local homeless
mothers and children. These families not only get a safe
place to call home, but are also given the resources needed
to get an education and the life skills that allow them to
become contributing members of society.”
The event theme, titled “All Things Made New,”
centered on Brevard Rescue Mission’s resident testimonies
of how their lives were transformed by the programs and
services provided by the organization. The theme coincided
with their newest joint venture with InJoy Thrift Store.
Attendees were encouraged to donate, shop and volunteer
at InJoy — located at 3800 W. New Haven Ave. in
Melbourne — to help support the nonprofit organization.
Brevard Rescue Mission is privately funded by donations from individuals, civic organizations, foundations,
churches and area businesses.
For more information on its program and services, call
480–9100 or visit www.BrevardRescueMission.org.
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help us with that, it would be great. We also put in a
new driveway, and that was a big expense for the
organization.”
To help offset some of its expenses, Harmony
Farms puts on fund–raisers. Its flagship benefit is the
“Buckaroo Ball.” The 11th annual event is from 6 to
9 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at Space Coast Convention Center on Tucker Lane in Cocoa.
“This is our biggest fund–raiser of the year,” said
Rogan. “It’s always a fun event, one that the community really enjoys.”
This year’s event theme is the “Wild, Wild West
Casino Night” and will feature casino games, raffles, a
silent auction, and surprises. The attire is “cowboy
casual” or “dressy western.”
Individual tickets are $35, down from last year’s
price. There will be cheese and fruit trays, roast–beef
sliders, and a “mashed–potato bar,” as well as a cash
bar.
Rogan said Harmony Farms is seeking sponsors for
the Buckaroo Ball. Sponsorships range from $100 to
$7,000. The Presenting Sponsor will receive 12 tickets
to the event and there are amenities at each level of
support.
To purchase tickets or inquire about being a
Buckaroo Ball sponsor, contact Lovise Miller at
446–7121 or visit HarmonyFarmsInc.com. The e–mail
address is [email protected]. All
sponsors will receive recognition at the Buckaroo Ball,
in the event program, on the Harmony Farms
website, on the organization’s Facebook page, and in
radio and print advertising for the event.
Harmony Farms’ new facility includes a covered
arena, three barns, and a boarding facility. “The
covered arena,” said Rogan, “is worth its weight in
gold. We used to do only two weeks of Summer Camp,
which is for disabled people. Last year we did three
weeks, mainly because of the covered arena. People
want to ride because it’s cooler under there.”
The covered arena has also opened up a new
business opportunity for Harmony Farms.
“We are starting to conduct different types of
clinics in the arena. We recently did one called ‘Back
in the Saddle.’ It was for people who have had a bad
experience on a horse and were afraid to get back into
the saddle and start riding again. It was well received. We had 13 people attend and they really
enjoyed it.”
One of the speakers was a psychologist. It was a
hands–on program with the horses, but no actual
riding, she said. The participants asked her if Harmony Farms would consider hosting “Back in the
Saddle II,” which would involve riding.
“We are definitely looking at all of our options. We
want to use the arena in the most effective way. There
are plenty of saddling clinics and riding clinics, but
what we’re doing is different.”
On the compound, there are 12 stalls in the
therapy horse barn and nine in the “boarder” horse
barn.
“It was a leap of faith for us,” said Rogan, whose
business just celebrated its 24th anniversary. “We
now have boarders, which is great. They are helping
pay our mortgage. That’s the only way we could made
this transition to a larger facility work. We have
wonderful boarders. One of them is Newman Equine,
a longtime veterinarian practice in this area. If we
need to borrow a cup of medicine, all we have to do is
walk across the driveway.”
She added, “We have equine professionals all over
the place.” Dr. Brad Newman of Newman Equine is
on the Harmony Farms Board of Directors.
“Dr. Newman has been very supportive of our
organization,” said Rogan, as well other veterinarians.
All Harmony Farms horses have been donated by
owners. Sergeant Pepper, one of the favorites at
Harmony Farms, “passed away on Thanksgiving of
last year,” said Rogan. “Sergeant Pepper was 34 years
old.”
Harmony Farms offers a number of different
therapy programs, including one solely for military
veterans. “We’re trying to revamp that program
because we have so much more space and so much
more capability to help veterans through this kind of
activity. Though there is work ahead to do on the
property, the new facility has positioned us to grow in
different ways, and that’s exciting,” said Rogan.
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opportunities, and with that comes responsibility. In
college, a student manages his or her own time. We
think it’s going to benefit everyone across the board.”
His school just hosted its first commencement
ceremony since changing its name to Florida Prep from
Florida Air Academy, to better reflect its mission as a
college–preparatory institution.
“I’m very gratified by the staff, the administration,
the faculty, the students, and the Florida Prep parents
who have provided tremendous insight and suggestions.”
He added, “We had so many changes taking place
that we didn’t attempt to roll out our new scheduling
format last fall. But now we’re ready to go with it.”
Last school year, Florida Prep adopted the innovative “21st Century Skills and Values” program of
instruction, as identified by the National Association of
Independent schools, of which Florida Prep is a
member.
The various components of the program are woven
through Florida Prep’s academics and its extracurricular activities. Designed to enrich the lives of students,
the six components of Skills and Values include
“Character,” “Leadership,” “Real–World Problem–
Solving,” and “Creativity and Entrepreneurial Spirit.”
Dwight said the program “has gotten off to a great start.
This is a value–added program for the students and one
of the benefits of being at a school like Florida Prep.”
Now his school’s leadership team is taking on
another initiative that will provide carry–over value to
Florida Prep students when they enter college.
The Education Alliance at Brown University has
compiled research on block scheduling. Some of the
major advantages include:
l Improved teaching and learning. With longer
blocks, teachers have more time to complete lesson
plans and to examine and re–evaluate practices. More
class time is available to develop key concepts, incorporate creativity into instruction, and try a variety of
classroom activities that address different learning
styles.
l Ability to focus attention. The “less–is–more”
philosophy espouses that students better understand
and retain material when they have an opportunity to
apply information to various contexts rather than
merely cramming the facts.
l With block scheduling, instructional time is not
fragmented by frequent transitions between classes.
Fewer distinct classes means less time spent on
classroom management activities, such as calling
attendance and organizing and focusing the class.
Dwight said in addition to Florida Prep’s “core
academics, the new schedule will play to the advantage
of our athletes. The Florida High School Athletic
Association has made some changes (part of a comprehensive schools bill approved by the Legislator and
signed by Gov. Rick Scott) and it’s going to open up a
variety of opportunities for our students.”
In the mornings, for example, Florida Prep is going
to offer “specialized athletic conditioning and training
for those athletes who are motivated and who are
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participating in either team sports or individual sports.
If they want extra conditioning, we are going to provide
that opportunity. The new class schedule will allow us
to do this without sacrificing any of the rigorous
academics which we are focused on as an institution,”
said Dwight.
The education bill (HB 7029) includes many changes
for high school athletes. For instance, it allows private
schools to join the Florida High School Athletic Association on a per–sport basis and makes students who
transfer between schools immediately eligible for
competition.
Florida Prep offers a full program of team sports, as
well as club sports, and has won a host of state titles
over the years in various competitions, including
basketball.
“Florida Prep students are interested in a wide
variety of sports and activities, in addition to their core
academies. For example, we have world–class swimmers. We have partnerships with Brevard Swim Club
and with Florida Tech. These kids usually swim two
hours a day six days a week. They are dedicated. The
new schedule will better accommodate their desire to be
great competitors in the pool and in the classroom,” he
said.
Florida Prep is also ramping up its focus on career–
development activities like internships and volunteering opportunities for its students. Internships are
becoming increasingly important for high–school
students who want to get into a better college.
“We’re opening up a lot more internship opportunities in the community, not only for juniors and seniors
but also for all Florida Prep high–school students,” said
Dwight, whose school will host an Admissions Open
House beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 21.
“Being able to work two or three days a week at a
company and gain real–world experience is tremendously valuable to the students. Admissions professionals at colleges and universities look for experiences that
help set the students apart, other than having good
grades or good SAT scores. And the value–added
component with our new schedule opens up a lot of
possibilities for students to pursue internships.”
Millennial Branding, a research and consulting firm,
and Internships.com, which bills itself as the “world’s
largest internships marketplace,” recently announced a
“groundbreaking” study called “High School Careers.”
The study shows the importance of career–development
activities, such as internships and volunteering, for
high school students who want to get into better
colleges.
Ninety percent of companies in the survey agree that
high–school internship programs can help students get
into better colleges, while 89 percent say they have a
“competitive advantage” when looking for a college
internship or a full–time job. And 83 percent said those
internships will yield “better–paying jobs.”
The top three things high school students are looking to get out of internships are new skills (92 percent),
work experience (81 percent) and mentorship/networking opportunities (72 percent).
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“Our students represent themselves extremely well
when given the opportunity to be part of an internship
program at a company or organization. This is the
feedback we have been receiving from the employers,”
said Dwight.
Florida Prep has put much emphasis on forging
partnerships in the community with businesses and
educational entities. An example is Florida Prep’s
partnership with Artemis/The IT Company, a
Melbourne firm founded by Travis Proctor, a Florida
Tech graduate.
“Travis is a dynamic business leader who has built a
very successful information–technology company over
the last 20 years,” said Dwight. “Artemis is going to
provide our IT support and we’re also looking to develop
an IT, computer–based curriculum,” partnering with
Artemis, Eastern Florida State College, and Florida
Tech. Florida Prep has dual–enrollment programs with
those two schools.
Dwight said Florida Prep’s new schedule “will allow
for associate professors, adjunct professors, and
graduate students, at Florida Tech or Eastern Florida,
to teach a class two or three days a week for one period.
In Brevard County, we have tremendous resources, not
only through post–secondary universities but also
through Harris Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp.,
Rockwell, and other companies. And there are a lot of
retired rocket scientists in the area who have much to
contribute.”
Florida Prep is also working to make its educational
experience available to more families who typically
cannot afford private schooling. “We are excited to offer
‘Step Up For Students,’ a program that is going to make
attending Florida Prep suddenly an affordable option
for a wide variety of families. We rolled out that
program May 1 and we’re targeting motivated students.
Step Up For Students is a nonprofit organization in
Florida that has been awarding scholarships to families
since the program’s creation in 2001. For the 2015–2016
school year, Step Up served about 78,000 students and
several thousand more children with special needs
through the Gardiner Scholarship. For the fifth
consecutive year, Step Up has achieved the coveted
four–star rating for sound fiscal management and
commitment to accountability and transparency from
“Charity Navigator,” the nation’s largest independent
evaluator of charities. To learn more about Step Up,
visit StepUpForStudents.org.
Meanwhile, Florida Prep is gearing up for its four–
week summer program for middle–school students
aged 11 through 14. The program runs July 11 through
Aug. 5 at the Melbourne campus and is available to
both boarding and day students. For more information
on this program, call Florida Prep at 723–3211, option
1, or send an e–mail message to
[email protected].
Dwight said Florida Prep’s middle school “is faring
well. We’re seeing an increasing demand for the lower–
grade levels and that is something we are exploring. We
think both the middle school and the high school are
well positioned. We’re excited about the future.”
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